The trend toward lightweight vehicle parts is driving changes in manufacturing processes and metalworking fluids. Read more. And to learn more about lubrication innovations, register now for Lubrication Technology for Metalformers, February 12-13, Schaumburg (Chicago), IL, powered by MetalForming with support by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE).

Yaskawa Motoman, Dayton, OH and the Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative (RAMTEC), Marion, OH, have announced the formation of the Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Partnership to create a workforce development model and to provide Ohio educators and students with STEM-aligned curriculum and training to become proficient in Industry 4.0 technologies. Read more.

ARKU manufactures precision levelers which flatten and relieve the internal stresses for parts/sheets prior to or after various methods of cutting (laser, plasma, oxyfuel, etc.). This allows for improved downstream processing and higher quality output for your production while simultaneously saving you time and money. Read more!

September 25-26, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI
Brought to you by PMA and MetalForming magazine, this is a great opportunity to become familiar with state-of-the-art servo technology used in presses, transfer systems, coil-feed lines and more. Aimed at engineers and technicians working in metalforming plants, as well as management, the event provides technical presentations and case studies describing how modern servo-based equipment can help stampers improve productivity and quality. Learn more and register.

Ed Potoczak, managing member of the Oakstone Group, an industry-improvement consulting group in Rochester Hills, MI, shares with Brad Kuvin, publisher/editorial director of MetalForming, his insights on IIoT and how it will impact small and medium-sized metalformers and fabricators.

Knowing availability, performance, and quality at the machine level is providing manufacturers with the data they need to keep production lines running efficiently. Learn why Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) has become a must-have metric for manufacturers to create a more stable, predictable production environment that drives revenue growth. Learn More

Transporter®LP magnetic end-of-arm tooling is designed to transfer metal blanks, stampings and parts in automated and robotic applications. Engineered with powerful Rare Earth magnets, they will hold parts during power loss, minimize part shifting, provide more options for picking up perforated or odd parts, and reduce shop air costs significantly compared to vacuum cups. www.magnetics.com

Join us October 23 – 26, 2018 in Hanover, Germany for the world's largest exhibition for the sheet metal working industry. Visit with over 1550 exhibitors to discover the latest trends and machinery and learn how digital transformation is playing a major role in the sheet metal working industry. Register HERE!

The Servo Technology Experience, presented by MetalForming magazine and the Precision Metalforming Association, brings you state-of-the-art servo technology used in presses, transfer systems, coil-feed lines and more. The event will provide technical presentations and case studies describing how modern servo-based equipment can help stampers improve productivity and quality. Learn more and register!

Kick off 2019 with a must-attend, info-packed event, the Metal Stamping and Tool & Die Conference, January 29-30 at the Nashville (TN) Airport Marriott. Presented by the Precision Metalforming Association in association with MetalForming magazine, the conference features keynote presentations, educational breakout sessions for stamping and tool and die, exhibits and a networking reception for more than 200 attendees and sponsors.
Track sessions feature new, emerging, evolving and maturing technologies and industry trends that are impactful to metal stamping, die design and die construction companies. Get details and register.